Schiffer Books Collections | Schiffer Publishing

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Silverplating by electricity spawned a new industry in America in 1847. By the 1880's, over forty firms centered largely around Meriden, Connecticut, produced ornate objects of silverplate which have become highly prized. Today these are studied and collected as representatives...

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Here, at last, is a long-awaited volume for collectors of miniature vehicles. After a span of several years, noted authority Edward Force turns his eye toward the vehicles produced in northern Europe from the early to mid-20th century. From Scandinavia...

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Fostoria was a most remarkable glassd company and George Sakier(1897-1988) was a most remarkable designer of Fostoria glass. For over fifty years, through the Great Depression, Sakier sent classic and modern designs to Moundsville, West Virginia, where millions of delightful...

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Much of early Americana has been destroyed and lost forever. But occasionally, and almost miraculously, some parts of its survive. So it is with the photographs in this book. Saved from an ignominious end in the city dump, they chronicle...

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Chinese Export Porcelain, Standard Patterns and Forms contains over 1000 items illustrated in black and white and 49 color plates. This book tells the story of the exciting and dangerous "China Trade." The principal purpose of this book is to...

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The late phase of Sandwich Glass manufacturing is presented with detailed scholarship, primary research, and hundreds of vivid color photographs of the antique pieces. The story of this most prominent Massachusetts glass company is told here in all its phases...

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Hollywood Collectibles: The Sequel features beautiful, full-color photographs of memorabilia from 29 of the greatest Hollywood stars, including Lucille Ball, Jean Harlow, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Roy Rogers and Elizabeth Taylor. This book also pays special attention to the most...

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A cross section of the memorabilia and mementos of the past ninety five years of motorcycling is displayed and discussed in this fascinating book, everything from advertising art and photographs to dealer jewelry and motorcycle toys. Collectibles from legendary companies...

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The more than 1,250 holiday keepsakes brought together in 253 lavish color pictures here have come from the collections of people who could not resist saving their favorites. These ornaments have been cherished for years and now are presented for...

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The bygone tools and products of America's drugstores are illustrated in color and described, from apothecary jars to patent medicines and mortars and pestles to leech jars, and more. From the earliest days of the Americans colonies the apothecary has...

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Welcome to the kitchen of yesteryear. This comprehensive guide covers the wide variety of tools and services which have graced kitchens of the past. Hundreds of beautiful color photographs illustrate the text. Cooking utensils, coffee and tea pots, graters, grinders,...

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A complete guide to the art and artistry of classic Japanese porcelain. Japanese porcelain pieces of the Nippon era, 1891 to 1921, are visually exciting and form a plentiful group of beautiful, high-quality items. They are popular today with a...

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This is the book that automobile enthusiasts and collectors of gasoline station related items have been waiting for. Dealing almost exclusively with the venerable Texaco Company, it is filled with colorful photographs of their stations, products, giveaways, sales promotional toys,...

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This is a comprehensive look at decorative walking sticks, including their use, history, and craftsmanship. Stoeber explores the rise and fall of the cane industry. A chapter on materials familiarizes the reader with the wide range of canes available. This...

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A variety of oil company-related items from small "give-aways" to hundreds of colorful oil cans, globes, and signs are presented here. The products of major national companies like Gulf and Texaco share space with many smaller and specialized products of...

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An illustrated reference of rhinestone jewelry with over 450 color photographs, detailed captions, repair guidance, and market values. Rainbow of Rhinestone Jewelry presents a dazzling visual and practical guide for collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone with a passion for vintage costume...

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The evolution of Movado, from its roots in the Jura Mountains in 1881, through more than a century of tradition and technological advancement.  Movado is one of the world's most recognized watch brands. This lavishly illustrated book, certain to delight...

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In their effort to market automobile-related goods and services, gasoline companies generated millions of advertising and packaging items. Today these often colorful objects are much sought after as collectibles and this book is a tribute to the gasoline stations. Included...

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Welcome to the world of McDonald's Happy Meal*r collectibles. These two books(USA and Worldwide)present a thorough list and complete Price Guide for the thousands of toys and collectibles distributed with Happy Meal*r boxes and bags. Together, they are the most...

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This reissue of the classic history book about the sawmill industry in the Pacific Northwest. Here is the vital and true story of the triumphant growth and its undying promise, shown with superb photography and told with exciting text. The...

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Nineteenth Century Lighting surveys the candle powered lighting devices used in Northern Europe, the British Isles, as well as those made in America. The examples illustrated are those used in primarily domestic situations, however some are also from the public...

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Starting in the Victorian years of the 19th century, hearty oyster consumption made special, beautifully crafted "oyster plates" a necessity in fashionable homes and restaurants. This book is perfect for collectors, complete with a rarity guide and color photographs of...

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Military sweetheart jewelry was important on the home front during the World Wars I and II as mementos of the service men who were abroad. With their emblems of American and foreign military branches and rank, and patriotic devices clearly...